Air Conditioning Articles

Our team at Carbon Valley Heating and Air wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay cool this summer.

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Colorado air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Firestone without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.

Luckily, our team at Carbon Valley Heating & Air is ready to spill the beans.

Carbon Valley Heating & Air knows summer has truly begun when we start receiving repair calls about air conditioners blowing out hot air.

It’s the first really hot day of summer in Erie when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?

To avoid any potential issues, we at Carbon Valley Heating & Air recommend getting a maintenance inspection at least once a year to determine the health of your air conditioner, regardless its age or noise level.

As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?  

In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Erie home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly. 

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.

Be sure you take the time to perform basic maintenance regularly as well as invest in a professional checkup at least once a year. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), good maintenance can save you money and reduce your energy usage.

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Carbon Valley Heating & Air, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Erie.

When it’s time to invest in a major home appliance like an air conditioner (AC), you want to be well informed. The good news is technology has made it easy to gather a great deal of information in a short period of time. The bad news is there are so many makes and models of…

At Carbon Valley Heating and Air, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve. We also know how critical sleep is to everyday life, so we make it a priority to provide our customers in the Longmont, CO, area a cooling system that ensures the utmost comfort all hours of the day or night.

Need a new air conditioner for your home? Our team wants to help you with financing options and how to achieve the comfort you deserve.

Call 303-816-3216 to make your appointment to have one of our skilled and knowledgeable technicians come out to your home to maintain your unit. It’s best to have your investment protected by having it cleaned and inspected. In addition to thoroughly cleaning the unit, our technician will inspect your AC in its entirety to be…

SEER is a term that gets thrown around a lot in reference to air conditioning (AC) products. As a homeowner, it’s helpful to know what it means. SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Essentially, it’s a rating system that allows you to quickly determine an air conditioner’s energy efficiency. Its rating is…

Does an air conditioner help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its humidity, which helps in the allergy world. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), it’s estimated there are…

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home? Aside from the professionals, like ours at Carbon Valley Heating and Air, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Firestone, CO, home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to…

It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your Firestone home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.

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At Carbon Valley Heating & Air, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve. We also know how critical sleep is to everyday life, so we make it a priority to provide our customers in the Erie, CO area a cooling system that ensures the utmost comfort all hours of the day or night.